Childminder EY496610

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children develop close attachments with the childminder and each other. They are calm, settled and enjoy their time with her.  Children develop good social skills. They are confident, independent and freely express their views and preferences. Children behave well. For instance, the childminder teaches them the importance of good manners, turn taking and being kind to others.  Children learn about peoples' differences beyond their immediate environment. For instance, the childminder uses resources and experiences, such as library books and visual images from selected children's programmes, to help teach children about respecting and valuing diversity.  The childminder reflects on her practice to help her continually improve. For example, she has devised a focus activity sheet to ensure that each area of development is planned for. The childminder works with the local authority training team to help her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to complement future plans and support their progress further.  Opportunities for children to explore and investigate using their senses are not fully extended.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 encourage parents to share information more regularly about their children's development at home to help support the continuity of care and learning even more  develop the range of opportunities to encourage children to explore and use their senses more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions regarding children's learning and the impact on their progress.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She identifies risks and minimises these to help promote children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she researches aspects of child development online to enhance her knowledge and provide further support for parents. The childminder implements what she learns to help her meet the children's needs more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning well, she plans activities that help children achieve the next steps in their learning and close any gaps. For example, she encourages children to develop their coordination and learn to recognise colours while playing with two different coloured balloons. Children show delight while they manoeuvre the balloons around the room, and sing as the childminder plays catch with them. She effectively promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, children learn to count and use mathematical language during everyday routines and play. The childminder asks questions to help children think about and express their feelings and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children regularly for their efforts and achievements, which helps to motivate them to learn and builds their self-esteem. Children learn to manage their own personal needs, such as taking off their coats and shoes. The childminder successfully supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy nutritious snacks, such as apples and raisins. Children develop good physical skills and experience closely supervised risks. The childminder stays close to young children while they play and offers support and guidance, as required. For instance, children eagerly climb up the slide's ladder and negotiate tree logs in the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within the range of development typical for their age, given their starting points. They are motivated to learn and concentrate for long periods of time during activities. Children develop good early literacy skills. For example, they learn to hold a pen and pencil to draw circles on the wipe board, and delight in turning them into faces or spiders. Children gain the essential skills that they need to help prepare them in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496610 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1034650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare all day from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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